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                           CONSENT OF KEVIN C. PHELAN

November 21, 2001


         I consent to the use of my name as a Director Nominee in the section
"Management" in the Registration Statement, SEC File No. 333-69118 and all
amendments and post-effective amendments or supplements thereto, including the
Prospectus contained therein, of Heritage Property Investment Trust, Inc.


                                                     /s/ Kevin C. Phelan
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                                                     Kevin C. Phelan